KrisAnn Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 A couple of months ago, I posted a thread here about breaking off my engagement after 5 1/2 years. Surprisingly, everything is going very well. We're getting along better than we have in years, and I'm more and more convinced every day that I made the right decision. Considering we've both started dating, it kind of made me realize that maybe things weren't so great for a while. Anyway... I have this ring. I picked it out, I paid for it myself. I'm not one of those sentimental types, so to me it's just a pretty diamond ring that I can't wear. I've considered pawning it or selling it elsewhere, because it will do nothing but sit in the ring box until the end of time. Is that wrong of me to do? I feel kind of bad, but at the same time I don't see any logical reason to keep it. Just looking for unbiased input here Link to comment
melrich Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If it has no real meaning and you can't wear it then may as well sell it. Link to comment
abitbroken Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If you paid for it yourself, then it is yours to do what you wish. You can take it to a local jeweler and have it made into a piece you would enjoy, like a pendant or cocktail ring, or just sell it. You don't necessarily have to take it to a pawn shop. Go to someone who only deals in fine jewelry. When my ex husband left me, I found out I was better off selling the gold seperately and putting the diamond on consignment. I got twice the price I would have doing that then taking it down to the local pawn. Just talk to someone who really knows their stuff and go into the next town if its more upscale/has more upscale jewelers if you have to. Link to comment
hers Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can you take the diamond and having it made into a necklace? Would you wear it more then? You can sell it if it's going to just sit there and you aren't sentimental. I see nothing wrong with it. Link to comment
cichlid Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I would only get rid of the the entire ring (including making it into a necklace) if it brings back bad memories. I once had a cross that my ex gave me. I loved the cross but ended up selling it on ebay because it bothered me to wear it. My point being, don't keep it if you think it will make you uncomfortable wearing it. Link to comment
Lonewing Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You should take into account how much sentimental value that ring has for your guy as well as yourself before you consider dumping it. Yes, it is just a material thing, but it means a lot, or you wouldn't still have it. The suggestions to turn it into a pendant sound great. It's only worth money - you can make more money. You can't get it back once you dispose of it. Link to comment
annie24 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i think there are websites set up for this sort of thing. (women who said no to the proposal, men who bought the ring and changed their minds, etc....) let me do some digging.... link removed sites like these for example. or ebay. but you probably won't break even on the deal. you might have to take the loss. Link to comment
Nkaleidoscopic Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Does he know you have the ring? Link to comment
bronte Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I don't have advice, but just wanted to say I remember your thread about the break-up and I'm really glad to hear you're doing well! Link to comment
Kumatora Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The only problem with pawning it is that you won't get a lot of money for it. The most you will get back is $25 from a thrift store. Link to comment
ghost69 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 why would you keep it? i'd ebay or craigslist it with pics. Link to comment
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